This is a census year, which means it's also a redistricting year. The party that is in power in the state when it is time to redistrict will enjoy enormous advantages over the other party for ten years, when the next redistricting will take place. That party (at the state level) will be able to redraw the district maps in a way that virtually guarantees a victory in almost every election with a minimal effort.
Choose wisely.
Oh, and play the
online redistricting game to see how it works.